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Course Availability

This course is only available to trainees days after purchase.
It would need to be repurchased by the trainee if not completed in the allotted time period.
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Description

Phoebe has a sudden onset of illness and as the history and medical clues unfold, the case presents medical treatment options as well as technical procedures that can be applied in any veterinary practice. As the student progresses through the course, critical thinking questions will be asked. An explanation of the correct or incorrect answer choice is presented to lead the participant into a deeper understanding of Phoebe's condition and treatment.

CSI: Phoebe the Diabetic Cat is a Case Study Investigation that leads the participant from Phoebe's hospital admission to treatment, discharge and follow-up. The goal of this case study is to bring awareness to the treatment of a diabetic patient in crisis while discovering there can be underlying conditions contributing to the medical emergency.

PLEASE NOTE: This course contains flash based Articulate presentations. iPhones and iPads are not natively flash compatible but if a flash compatible browser has been installed on the iPad the presentations will play correctly. This link Flash on iPads provides information on flash compatible browsers. The presentations may also be viewed on a Mac.

Objectives

On completion of this course the learner will be able to:

1. Identify abnormal feline glucose values
2. Recognize the potential for underlying infections in addition to glucose abnormalities
3. Explain the reasons for using a dextrose drip in the treatment of a diabetic cat
4. Define fructosamine testing and why it is used
5. Discuss the importance of using a central venous catheter
6. Provide wound management
7. Demonstrate the steps for glucose testing from a central venous catheter
8. Recall the process of slowly increasing insulin dosage after removal of a dextrose drip
9. Restate the importance of follow-up testing and treatment